Theatre 1 Final Review

In musical theatre, which elements is most unique compared to straight plays?

The climax is usually the beginning of a play.

Which of the following terms means "the left side of the stage from the actor's point of view"?

What is one major difference between classical Greek tragedy and Shakespearean tragedy?

The central message or idea of a play

Shakespeare's plays were originally performed at which theatre?

Area of the theatre where the actors change costumes

African American playwrights have made significant contributions to American theatre.

What do you call a performance with no set script and is made up on the spot?

What is the name of the space where the audience sits?

The Piano Lesson is set during the Civil Rights Movement.

Behind-the-scenes area beside the stage

Blocking refers to the lighting cues of a scene?

Greek theatre was performed in open-air amphitheatres.

Who wrote The Piano Lesson?

The proscenium is a style of stage with the audience on all sides.

The front edge of the stage

Furniture and scenery on stage

In many musicals, songs are used to replace key emotional or dramatic moments that would otherwise be spoken.

Which of the following is part of the Renaissance period in theatre history?

What is the term for the person who creates the visual world of the play through scenery?

The concept of a "book musical" refers to:

Which of the following best describes the dramatic structure known as "rising action"?

The Renaissance period in England was a time of decline in theatre.

What is the term for the beginning part of a play that provides background information?

Play production includes lights, sound, costumes, and set.

A person who writes the scripts

Movements and positions of the actors on the stage

What is the goal of the climax in a play's performance?

In The Piano Lesson, what does the piano symbolize?

Which part of the stage is farthest from the audience?

August Wilson's plays are often part of his "Pittsburgh Cycle".

The ability to speak clearly and loudly from the stage

Which of the following is NOT a part of Greek theatre tradition?

Which element is essential in integrating story and song in a well-structured musical?

A long speech by one actor alone on stage

In musical theatre, character often sing their strongest emotions.

Which African-American playwright wrote A Raisin in the Sun?

The written text of the play

In The Piano Lesson, how does August Wilson use the piano as metaphor throughout the play?

Which playwright is known for writing Fences and The Piano Lesson?

In Greek theatre, what was the purpose of the chorus?

William Shakespeare was a contemporary of August Wilson.

What is the purpose of a "tech rehearsal"?

What is a musical?

Stage Right is always on the right from the audience's perspective.

"House" refers to the audience seating area.

What is the area of the stage closest to the audience called?

What is a "prop" in theatre?

Shakespeare wrote both tragedies and comedies.

What invention is Stephen Sondheim credited with in the world of musical theatre?

Props are part of the actor's costumes.

What is the area offstage where the actors wait?